Dehradun, Dec 18 (IANS) In a remarkable development, the eighth International Ramayan Conference began at IIT Roorkee on Thursday – a unique initiative to celebrate the nation’s rich cultural and civilisational heritage and ponder over the revered Hindu scripture Ramayana.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Upgradation and improvement of railway tracks by Indian Railways over the last 11 years have increased the share of tracks with speed potential of 110 kmph and above to 79 per cent in November CY25 from 40 per cent in 2014, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Parliament on Thursday.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday said it has taken cognisance of complaints filed against budget airline IndiGo in connection with the recent flight disruptions across multiple routes in the country.
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Indian Railways on Thursday announced the introduction of regional cuisine services through IRCTC on Vande Bharat trains, aiming to further enhance the passenger experience by offering culturally relevant food and authentic local flavours.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred Oman’s highest civilian honour, ‘The First Class of the Order of Oman'.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) India has set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in defence production and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday, underscoring the country’s push towards Aatmanirbharta in the strategic sector.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested another key accused in connection with the Delhi bomb blast that killed 11 persons and injured several others in the area around Red Fort last month.
Muscat/New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman offers unprecedented market access for Indian goods with zero-duty access on 98.08 per cent of Oman’s tariff lines, covering 99.38 per cent of India’s exports by value, the government said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) India's defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY 2024–25, rising from Rs 46,429 crore in 2014–15, demonstrating the scale, depth and maturity of India’s indigenous defence manufacturing base, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, whose works shaped the visual identity of modern India and whose artistic vision gave form to the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, passed away at his residence in Noida.
